Nicole Simona

As Tend’s Chief People Officer, Nicole leads the people strategy behind Tend’s purpose - from attracting and growing exceptional talent to supporting our teams through change and shaping a culture where people can thrive.

She brings more than 20 years of experience across New Zealand, Australia and global markets, having worked with organisations from 100 to 40,000 people across a range of industries. That breadth has given her a clear-eyed view of what good leadership and culture actually look like - and what gets in the way.

Known for her pragmatic, calm and people-centred approach, Nicole brings clarity to complex environments and helps leaders, teams and organisations grow stronger together.